Incest and Pedophilia Father rapes his 10-year-old daughter Page 7

EDITORIAL By Agim BAÇI Maliq’s stick in the Government’s hands Maliq’s stick, in the Government’s hands, takes the reins of the election campaign, giving it the colors the Socialists have been working toward for some time. Thus, the latest order, which bursts all of Mit'hat Havari’s bluster, is that some buildings, which until yesterday were considered unauthorized, are now seen as aligned with the present and future of the capital’s urban planning. It seems this is aimed at those who have money and can become donors to this autumn’s elections. And the response from the latter seems to have been immediate, in order to protect their “properties,” which have lately been rapidly brought back into line with the future urban development plan. Indeed, it seems that even the best urban planners think it is easier to buy a poor person than to persuade someone who earns their own income. And no one has the right to question the fact that the Socialists have done an excellent job, and at giant strides, of turning Albanians into the poorest people in Europe... “Maliq’s governmental stick” has been raised, sparing no... ...the response with the future urban development plan. Indeed, it seems even the best urban planners had dreamed of these changes... No one doubts anymore that the Socialists will stop at nothing to force Albanians to vote for them. Indeed, the slide in the figures into extreme poverty seems to serve precisely this plan, since the Socialist experts... The latter’s response... turning Albanians into the poorest people in Europe... “Maliq’s government stick” has been raised, sparing no possible field. Urban planning is only one detail, but it remains visible because it concerns buildings that cannot be hidden in pockets or documents. But the Socialists must also be very careful about Shkodër’s future...

The list of students who must report today, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Italian Embassy, and the documents they must have with them Page 13

A giant apartment building under Monika Kryemadhi’s protection The Prime Minister’s wife legalizes the unauthorized construction on the Lake Hills in exchange for the building owner donating the 11th floor A giant apartment building under Monika Kryemadhi’s protection The Meta couple overturns the Government’s decision The Prime Minister’s wife legalizes the unauthorized construction on the Lake Hills in exchange for the building owner donating the 11th floor Page 3

Suspect in the three murders in Fier arrested For about an hour, the ferry terminal plaza at the Port of Durrës was blocked by a large police force. The entire passenger area of the ferry terminal was cleared at lightning speed, and all vehicles were evacuated. From 4:00 p.m. until 4:45 p.m., complete silence prevailed throughout the terminal. Police blocked the main gate, the ferry docking area, and the sides of the plaza, creating a tight cordon. As the ferry belonging to the “Adriatica” Company approached its berth at the ferry terminal, police forces concentrated right at the ferry entrance. Page 8

Crime & Power/Drug and clandestine migrant allegations New facts emerge about the files on corrupt government officials. The blacklist of officials mired in corruption includes the names of the most powerful politicians in the majority who lead the current Government. They are accused not only by various citizens, but also by international organizations. Some time ago, the widespread corruption of government officials was also declared by the highest authorities in the United States. Page 5

Republicans announce their candidates for the capital Republicans in Tirana launch their campaign. At an expanded meeting of their branch, attended by the chairman of PRSH, Fatmir Mediu, other members of the PR leadership, and members of the National Assembly affiliated with the Tirana branch, its leaders presented the full list of Republican candidates for the capital. Page 2

Durrës Page 11

Elections/Chaos and dilemmas in the socialist camp Page 4

Brucellosis wreaks havoc in the South; ministries feud in Tirana Page 9

Today, at 10:30, at the PRSH headquarters, Chairman Mediu and the candidate for Mayor of Tirana, Maksim Haxhia, will hold a press conference

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